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The Algae That Fuel the Brain
Researches were able to feed a tadpole’s brain oxygen produced by unicellular algae placed inside it
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What is the Difference Between DNA And RNA?
Both molecules transmit genetic information and consist of nucleic acids, but their different chemical properties greatly affect their biological functions.
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Science Archive
Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
The human eye is an amazing organ that enables us to see the world from near and far at excellent quality, in spectacular colors and in 3D.
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Science Panorama
The Friendliest Element on The Periodic Table
From nuclear weapons to dental health and from skillet coating to climate change. Everything about fluorine
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The Scientific Magic of Teflon
Why does nothing stick to Teflon? And how is it applied to pots and pans nonetheless?
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Can Coal and Petroleum Form Today?
What are the differences between charcoal (also called wood coal), mineral coal, and petroleum
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Lethal Fertilizer: Ammonium Nitrate
What is the material that seems to have caused the lethal explosion in Beirut's port?
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Warming up in front of the (polluting) fireplace
Despite the romantic imagery, warming the house with a wood or charcoal hearth is one of the most environmentally harmful methods of heating, and is also a health hazard
